The Snowman

Right now you can watch The Snowman on streaming — and it earns its twists rather than manufacturing them. The runtime earns every minute, with nothing here that feels like padding. 2,389 people have weighed in on TMDB, and the verdict leans heavily positive. Michael Fassbender anchors it, but the writing does the real work. There is no real reason to keep putting it off.

Whatever else is competing for your attention this week, The Snowman is worth clearing space for. The Snowman treats its mystery as a means, not an end in itself. Detective Harry Hole investigates the disappearance of a woman whose pink scarf is found wrapped around an ominous looking snowman. Michael Fassbender and Rebecca Ferguson lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. The Snowman is at its best in the quiet scenes between the plot beats, where the character work actually happens. There is real craft here, even in the moments that do not fully land.

Viewers who think they have seen every crime drama tend to find The Snowman proves them wrong. If you have run out of similar titles to watch, this is a strong next pick. The complete film is available and best experienced without too much prior knowledge of where it goes. Michael Fassbender anchors it, but the writing does the real work. If you are going to commit to one crime drama this month, make it this one.